Dev Tools - benjamin-s-hobbs/reading-notes GitHub Wiki

GitHub

In this section we will explore the utility of GitHub, what use cases it can provide, and how it can be leveraged in a information security professional's career to provide continuous value.

VS Code

This page will guide a user through getting started in using Visual Studio Code (VS Code). The site is well structured as a resource in leading a new user through beginning work with VS code

Origins of Bash/Story of Shellshock

Insightful story that illustrates an interesting and persistent issue; that today's programs are very often built upon decades-old code. Code that, it seems, has not always been properly checked for bugs or other vulnerabilities that could be exploited today.

Tutorialspoint - What is a Shell?

This article not only provides definition and context, but also much needed history on the types of shells and their origin. We also get a brief look at at scripts.

Things I want to know more about

  • Shellshock, Heartbleed...Bug Bounties? Is this them too? Or is this working on Open Source Projects?
  • How/Where do we contribute to open source projects? OWASP? BASH? OpenSSH?